81200 - Neuro ICU – Registered Nurse 1 or 2, Inpatient
University of Rochester Medical Center$37.12–$50.11/hrStrong Memorial Hospital (Rochester, NY)Posted 3w agoStill open, checked every nightHow this pay compares
This posting states $37.12–$50.11 an hour. Open ICU nurse jobs in New York post a median of $47.67 an hour, the middle half $46.37–$62.77, across 72 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. ICU nurses employed in New York earn a median of $52.62 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Visa sponsorship record
From 1 October 2025 to 30 June 2026, the US Labor Department certified 13 H-1B applications from University of Rochester Medical Center for registered nurses, offering a median $40.94 an hour (the low end of each application's wage range). That is the employer's record, not a promise for this job: ask its recruiter whether this one sponsors a visa. Green cards for registered nurses are on the Labor Department's Schedule A and are filed with USCIS directly, so this record holds almost none of any employer's. Every employer that sponsors registered nurses.
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Medicare rating of Strong Memorial Hospital
Medicare gives Strong Memorial Hospital 3 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; New York's hospitals average 2.7). 76% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Medicare cut its pay for patient harm in fiscal 2026. Its central line bloodstream infections ran 6% above predicted by Medicare's measure. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · New York hospitals by rating.
What this hospital paid
By Strong Memorial Hospital's report to Medicare, its registered nurse hours averaged $56.04 an hour in 2022 pay periods, its own and contract staff together, before benefits, against $63.42 an hour across New York's hospitals. An average over every such hour, not this job's pay: the posting states its own. What New York hospitals pay nurses.
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What New York law says about nurse staffing and overtime
- ICU nurse-to-patient ratio: New York hospitals must assign at least one registered nurse for every two patients needing intensive or critical care. 10 NYCRR § 405.22(a)(5) (source: 10 NYCRR § 405.22(a)(5))
- Limits on mandatory overtime: Health care employers may not require nurses to work beyond scheduled hours except for disaster, declared emergency, unforeseen emergency or a procedure in progress; use of exceptions must be reported (covers registered nurses and licensed practical nurses at health care employers). N.Y. Lab. Law § 167 (source: N.Y. Lab. Law § 167)
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About the job
As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.
Job Location (Full Address):
601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642
Opening:
Work Shift:
UR - Rotating (United States of America)
Range:
UR URCE 215 H
Compensation Range:
$37.12 - $50.11
The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
Responsibilities
GENERAL PURPOSE:
Functions as a new graduate nurse with less than one year of experience. Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, continues to build competency in the provision of direct patient care. Contributes to unit activities and supports enhancement of the care delivery system at the unit level. Supports peers in the delivery of patient care services.
FT/PT positions available. D/E/N, 12 hour shifts, holidays and weekends per unit policy.
New state-of-the-art Neurosciences ICU whose patient focus is neurosurgical, intervential neurology and medical neurology. Diagnosis includes traumatic brain injury, aneurysm, stroke and other critical neurologic pathologies. Demonstrates ability to work with a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced challenging environment. Demonstrates strong critical thinking, communication and organizational skills and ability to remain current in knowledge of critical care.
The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.
From University of Rochester Medical Center's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About University of Rochester Medical Center
University of Rochester Medicine (URMC) is the University of Rochester's academic health system, with eight hospitals across the Finger Lakes and Southern Tier regions of New York and more than 26,000 (source: University of Rochester Medicine, About Us) employees. Source: University of Rochester Medicine, About Us
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